Sira - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Sira is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sira is 318453. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.58 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Sira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sira

According to the 2011 Census, Sira village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 639 males and 570 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 56.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sira

Sira is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sira

Sira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Sira is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sira is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sira

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sira village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sira village are given below:

FAQs about Sira